Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

299

Total Quantity

17.4K

NHS Cost

£792

vs National Avg

+223.5%

SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 299 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £792 to the NHS. This is 223.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	299
Total Quantity	17,374
Total NHS Cost	£792
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+223.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	299 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+223.5% vs national average

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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.